May weather forecastEdessa, Greece

May

Weather in May

May sees a significant surge in temperatures in Edessa. The temperature can climb as high as 21.7°C (71.1°F), a noticeable difference from April's high. Conversely, the nights remain cool and comfortable. Standing at the precipice of the hot, dry summers, rainfall remains high this month. Coupled with an increasing amount of sunlight, May's weather makes for a wonderful time to explore the verdant city.

Temperature

As Edessa, Greece, transitions into May, a marginal rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a comfortable 16.8°C (62.2°F) in April to an agreeable 21.7°C (71.1°F). In May, Edessa's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 10.1°C (50.2°F) during the night.

Humidity

In Edessa, Greece, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.

Rainfall

In Edessa, in May, during 17.8 rainfall days, 83mm (3.27") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Edessa, there are 168 rainfall days, and 811mm (31.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Edessa, Greece, is 14h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 20:28. On the last day of May, in Edessa, Greece, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 20:56 EEST.

Sunshine

In Edessa, the average sunshine in May is 10.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

May temperatures in Edessa vary between a high-temperature of 21.7°C (71.1°F) and a low-temperature of 10.1°C (50.2°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Edessa, Greece, is 69%.

In May, in Edessa, Greece, the rain falls for 17.8 days. Throughout May, 83mm (3.27") of precipitation is accumulated.

April through October are months without snowfall in Edessa, Greece.

In Edessa, the average day length in May is 14h and 28min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 20:28. On the last day of the month, in Edessa, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 20:56 EEST.

In Edessa, the average sunshine duration in May is 10.7h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

16.8°C

21.7°C

26.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.1km/h

8.2km/h

7.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.4

9.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Edessa, Greece

Average high temperature in May: 21.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.3°C).

Average low temperature in May: 10.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (17.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.1°C).

Average pressure in May
Edessa, Greece

Average pressure in May: 1013.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Edessa, Greece

Average wind speed in May: 7.4km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (7.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Edessa, Greece

Average humidity in May: 69%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (56%).

Average rainfall in May
Edessa, Greece

Average rainfall in May: 83mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (86mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and October (53mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Edessa, Greece

Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Edessa, Greece

Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (81mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Edessa, Greece

Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Edessa, Greece

Average daylight in May: 14h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

Average sunshine in May: 10h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).